Long Beach, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Long Beach Police Department serves the city of Long Beach, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 28,155 violent crimes and 50,021 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 287.1 per 100k, 75.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 104 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate144.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,155 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade D
Annual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents872 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents3,206 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,797 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate287.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents50,021 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents9,220 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate133.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents28,014 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate83.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,056 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime144.0D28155106.2+35.6%
Property Crime287.1F50021163.6+75.5%
Homicide0.7D1320.5+27.6%
Rape2.9B8723.5-17.1%
Robbery17.3F32065.8+197.9%
Aggravated Assault37.4F579722.3+67.8%
Burglary67.3F922024.0+180.0%
Larceny133.4C28014116.4+14.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft83.0F1205622.2+274.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 104 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Asian 3
Anti-White 9
Anti-Jewish 5
Anti-Bisexual 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 18
Anti-Transgender 6
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Jehovah's Witness 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 11
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 4
Anti-Black or African American 31
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 5
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 6

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Burbank 0 miles
B 86.0
F 275.5
Violent: 40.3% lower
Property: 4.0% lower
Compton 0 miles
C 120.7
F 322.2
Violent: 16.2% lower
Property: 12.2% higher
Downey 0 miles
A 64.8
D 210.3
Violent: 55.0% lower
Property: 26.8% lower
El Monte 0 miles
C 106.3
C 179.8
Violent: 26.2% lower
Property: 37.4% lower
Gardena 0 miles
C 107.2
F 325.0
Violent: 25.6% lower
Property: 13.2% higher